Forest so good at conveying sympathy and repulsion all at once. Isn't she?
I do think some of the current book discourse can lend itself to uncharitable readings - specifically, a difficulty distinguishing between views expressed by the characters and views expressed by the author - and a lack of tolerance for growth during the course of the story Yes, this is depressing. (On the other hand, it's comforting to think that given my almost nonexistent chances of becoming a famous/notable author, I will probably be spared being subjected to discourse of any kind!)
I'll look into Jilly Cooper, that's interesting! I don't think I've ever read anything by her (my only association is "pony books? no, probably not?").
(Oh, and I'd been saving your gift of chocolate for my birthday last week, since that's one of the occasions when I treat myself to chocolate, and it was DELICIOUS! Many thanks to all of you again.)
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Isn't she?
I do think some of the current book discourse can lend itself to uncharitable readings - specifically, a difficulty distinguishing between views expressed by the characters and views expressed by the author - and a lack of tolerance for growth during the course of the story
Yes, this is depressing. (On the other hand, it's comforting to think that given my almost nonexistent chances of becoming a famous/notable author, I will probably be spared being subjected to discourse of any kind!)
I'll look into Jilly Cooper, that's interesting! I don't think I've ever read anything by her (my only association is "pony books? no, probably not?").
(Oh, and I'd been saving your gift of chocolate for my birthday last week, since that's one of the occasions when I treat myself to chocolate, and it was DELICIOUS! Many thanks to all of you again.)